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NewsIT is a key terrorist tool, says IPPR
National infrastructure is stretched and increasingly reliant on IT, says think tank report 28 Nov 2008
NewsThames Water improves staff management
New platform streamlines staff-related tasks and boosts productivity 24 Nov 2008
NewsEnergy firms rapped over online pricing
Ofgem threatens to crack down on short-term internet deals 07 Oct 2008
South East Water upgrades to manage email surge
The utility has implemented an online customer service system to accommodate a five-fold increase in emails 18 Aug 2008
Nuclear power insurers get secure web service
Power station underwriting body opts for data security 31 Jul 2008
Anglian Water signs multimillion-pound communications deal
Utility firm is enhancing customer services with two-year management contract 29 Jul 2008
National Grid cuts carbon footprint with web conferencing
Energy giant reduces dependency on travel by improving remote communications 15 Jul 2008
Tories back smart meters for every home
Rollout would "revolutionise" energy use, says David Cameron 16 Jun 2008
Accenture slams Centrica's "baseless" claim
Accenture, being sued by Centrica, has accused the power giant of shifting blame 12 May 2008
Mobile technology supports EDF maintenance
The distribution arm of EDF Energy is using mobile routing technology to monitor its substations 06 May 2008
Government questions the economic sense of smart meter rollout
But energy industry welcomes the government's long-awaited stance on smart metering anyway 30 Apr 2008
Still no firm future for smart meters
The government has reiterated its support for smart meters, but the industry is still waiting for a mandate 29 Apr 2008
Cost fears hinder smart meter rollout
The government delays its decision on the rollout of smart meters 10 Apr 2008
Smart meters start rolling out to businesses
Opus Energy has signed a £3m deal to provide free smart meters to its customers 26 Mar 2008
Digital mapping helps risk assessment at energy supplier
Geographic information will improve asset management at E.ON Central Networks 20 Mar 2008
Yorkshire Water puts better communications on tap
Network project has connected 130 sites and will pave the way for new services 19 Mar 2008
Energy firms concerned about 21CN
Energy companies want assurances that transition to next-generation services won't restrict the efficiency of energy networks 06 Mar 2008
Scottish Power takes networking to the next generation
Energy company will connect 300 sites via IP communications in deal with supplier Thus 04 Mar 2008
Utility companies want industry reorganisation
Upgrading meters could take 20 years under the current system 13 Dec 2007
Smart meters win minister's backing
John Hutton says 10 years is too long to wait for smart energy meters to be rolled out 12 Nov 2007
United Utilities updates legacy IT with SOA
Supplier Infosys will modernise the energy company's operations management system 05 Nov 2007
E.on presses on with IT consolidation strategy
Energy firm is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint 01 Nov 2007
Centrica accounts for one million invoices
Utility firm implements new accounts payable system to increase document visibility 12 Oct 2007
Utilities face radical change
Real-time smart meters will change the way electricity is sold 11 Oct 2007
National smart meter trials commence
£20m initiative will gauge customer reactions to energy monitors 13 Jul 2007
Thames Water seals extended outsourcing deal
Xansa contract covers management of 700,000 customer interactions 12 Jul 2007
Smart meters set for rapid adoption
Energy monitoring technology could help cut power costs and reduce carbon emissions 10 Jul 2007
Texting costs are sky high, says vendor
Receiving data from the Hubble Space Telescope is cheaper, according to Vyke Communications 19 Jun 2007
Smart meters need backing
Without government intervention the IT will not be rolled out 17 May 2007
Severn Trent Water plans data centre outsourcing
Water company seeks support for 120 company sites 14 May 2007
Nuclear constabulary replaces legacy systems
Armed service will get a better view of officers’ scheduling 14 May 2007
Firms unite on green agenda
A new initiative aims to establish a knowledge base of green technology best practices 10 May 2007
Severn Trent turns to online procurement
Water company signs contract with Ariba to cut costs 08 May 2007
Gas safety group rolling out new registration software
System will improve communication and customer service 16 Apr 2007
Ofgem improves information access
Document management software will also improve efficiency 16 Apr 2007
Scottish Water refreshes IT
Utility to undertake a £250m legacy update to transform performance 12 Apr 2007
Housing association improves mobile worker efficiency
New system will help tradesmen process more than 14,000 orders a year 12 Apr 2007
Rio Tinto takes in-house control
Mining company's software will reduce cost and management overheads 05 Apr 2007
Water firm to install digital map system
GIS will help engineers locate underground pipes 15 Mar 2007
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AnalysisOn a quest to build a connected society
BT Design’s JP Rangaswami talks to Gareth Morgan about his pivotal role in the telecoms giant’s efforts to deliver universal broadband and his plans to tap into the creativity of the open source community 04 Dec 2008
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